Chapter 14

Sirius looked down at the letter in his hands, and opened it, not knowing what to find. Had Hermione got him a reduced sentence because she hadn't wanted him to have a quick way out? Was it pity? Surely she couldn't know the truth.

Looking at the parchment, he knew there was only one way to find out. Steeling himself he began to read:

Siri

I spoke with Pettigrew this morning, I know he betrayed us all. Never give up hope, whilst you are alive there is always hope the truth will come out. Please stay strong, you are innocent, always remember that, however dark times seem.

Be sure that I love you. I wish I told you, but I was afraid of losing you. I am not afraid anymore, I now know losing you, without you knowing would be worse.

We will be together again, until then be sure you will always have my heart.

Always Yours,

Hermione

So she loved him. For the first time since Lily and James's deaths Sirius smiled.